HELENA Pendant Necklace - Sterling Silver / Gold

SUSTAINABLE   |  ARTISAN  |  AUSTRALIAN MADE  | MINIMAL WASTE

For those who appreciate the magic of the moon in all its glory. The HELENA Necklace by Sofia Maria is inspired by the kind of moon that makes you stop and listen, reflect and soften. 

An organic beauty, imperfect and mysterious. Bringing its white light to the dark night. Portraying the flow of the waves. The subtle rhythm of now.

HELENA is a large organic pendant inspired by the connection between the feminine and the moon. Hand-forged out of Australian recycled sterling silver or solid 9ct yellow gold.

Please note: Each piece is handmade to order. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing.

Product Info

Pendant is 1 mm thick ~ 20x20 mm in size.

50 cm chain. 

Recently increased from the previous 45cm chain.

The story behind the piece:

Full and intimate. That kind of moon that makes you stop and listen, reflect and soften.

An organic beauty, imperfect and mysterious. Bringing its white light to the dark night. Portraying the flow of the waves. The subtle rhythm of now.

She is the moon, the ocean, the balmy breeze - she embodies that moment in time. That slow presence. That inner balance. That effortless connection.

About The Brand

Stop and take a moment to appreciate the minimalist beauty of the natural world captured in metal when you invest in a piece from Sofia Maria. With its earthy aesthetic and minimal design, all jewellery by Sofia embraces the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and celebrates the imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.

With an intimate focus on craftsmanship, every item in this collection is sustainably handmade by Sofia herself in her Northern Beaches Studio. Each piece is effortlessly elegant and made from 100% recycled metals whenever possible, with all materials being locally sourced and recycled right here in Australia.

Shipping + Returns

SHIPPING
Ships from: Australia.
Ships to: Australia and New Zealand.
Australian Shipping: Nash + Banks charges a Flat Rate of $10 per Order Australia-wide. Free Australian Shipping is available for orders over $150.
Standard International Shipping: $24 to New Zealand.

Standard Delivery Time Frames: 1-4 working days within Australia,
3-10 working days to New Zealand.

Express International Shipping: $28 to New Zealand.

Express Delivery Time Frames: 2-3 working days to New Zealand.

Note:  Each piece is handmade to order. Please allow two to four weeks for processing.

RETURNS
Sofia Maria pieces are Made-to-Order and therefore we are not able to offer refunds if you simply change your mind.

Goods sold are non-refundable. Sales are final once the job has been accepted. However, if you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason and would like to request an exchange, please notify us within 14 days of you receiving the goods. Exchange requests are subject to the availability and at the discretion of Sofia Maria

Important: Resizing and repairs are assessed case-by-case and may incur a fee.

SOFIA MARIA only accepts returns if the piece you receive is faulty. Item must be sent back unworn and in its original packaging and with receipt of purchase. Normal wear and tear on jewellery items is not considered a fault - this includes gold plating that has faded, surface scratches, oxidisation or tarnishing.

Items returned without prior notification will not be accepted.

For more information regarding our Returns Policy - please read here.

Values

SUSTAINABLE
SOFIA MARIA believes in conscious buying and making. All the materials she uses to handcraft her pieces are selected with special care and consideration.

A local approach means that all materials have been sourced locally in Australia and any job that she needs assistance with - like some stone settings - is practised by local Sydney jewellers. The gold plating service that she uses is not in Sydney, yet it is located in NSW.

All of her suppliers and helpers are located in Australia and she predominantly supports smaller female-owned businesses.

ARTISAN + AUSTRALAIN MADE

All pieces by SOFIA MARIA are custom-designed one piece at a time. Sofia doesn’t feel comfortable designing a whole collection and then adding lots of pieces to her store but rather slowly handmakes each piece to order. 

Sofia sources all materials locally in Australia and makes every piece by hand in her studio located in Manly Beach. 

MINIMAL WASTE + UPCYCLED

All SOFIA MARIA pieces are handcrafted out of 100% recycled metals. All the scrap metal that Sofia has at the end of the day is re-used for new designs.  

Care

Jewellery should be kept away from water and humid environments. Please store in a secure, dry place between wears.

Slight variances in colour or marks of age may be present in your jewellery. Please expect the colour, texture and tone of your piece to vary slightly from the items depicted in photographs. Every piece is unique.

Sterling silver requires less care, although it tarnishes when exposed to salty air, chlorine, household chemicals and products containing sulphur. To remove tarnish, SOFIA MARIA recommends a non-abrasive silver polish. Silver is a soft metal and may build character marks with wear.

Soft imperfections may occur in the final finish of SOFIA MARIA's items which is a characteristic of these handmade pieces.

Repairs (including re-plating) are accepted and are subject to a fee depending on the nature of the damage.

For further information on caring for your jewellery or repairs, please contact us at hello@nashandbanks.com.